A person working outside in the hot sun can perspire a great deal. This increase in perspiration results in an increase in water loss from the body. Increased water loss causes the blood osmolality to increase. This increased osmolality is "sensed" by the ________.

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Osmoreceptors, located in the hypothalamus, are responsible for detecting changes in blood osmolality. When osmolality increases due to water loss, these receptors trigger mechanisms to conserve water and restore fluid balance.

A Person Working Outside in the Hot Sun Can Perspire